70 Years of the Oscar: The Official History of the Academy Awards by Robert Osborne (1999)

Celebrate seven decades of Hollywood's most prestigious awards with 70 Years of the Oscar: The Official History of the Academy Awards by renowned film historian Robert Osborne, published by Abbeville Press in 1999. This expanded and updated edition is the official history of the Academy Awards, chronicling every Oscar ceremony from the inaugural awards through the 70th Academy Awards. 

Lavishly illustrated with hundreds of colour and black-and-white photographs, film stills, and original movie posters, the book explores the evolution of the Academy Awards decade by decade. Each year includes memorable highlights from the ceremony, commentary on the nominated films, complete lists of nominees and winners in every category, and fascinating insights into the changing history of cinema. A must-have reference for film lovers, this beautifully produced volume is both an informative history and a stunning collector's piece. 

Features:

• Title: 70 Years of the Oscar: The Official History of the Academy Awards

• Author: Robert Osborne

• Publisher: Abbeville Press

• Publication Year: 1999

• Hardcover

• Official history of the Academy Awards

• Filled with hundreds of photographs, film stills, and original movie posters

• Includes complete lists of Oscar nominees and winners through the 70th Academy Awards

• An essential collectible for fans of classic Hollywood, the Academy Awards, and film history

Condition:

• Pre-owned